Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Position Description : Study Coordinator II
Location : Juno Research in Houston, TX
Department : Study Management
Purpose :
The Study Coordinator position is responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical studies under the direction of the Site Director, and the Principal Investigator.
Position Summary :
The Study Coordinator will perform diverse administrative duties requiring analysis, sound judgment and a high level of knowledge of study specific protocols. The primary skills include logical thinking, ability to prioritize, “can-do” attitude, the ability to adapt quickly to changing business conditions, strong interpersonal and team building skills. This position reports to the Site Manager or Site Director.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :
- Develop strong working relationships and become the point of contact for the clinic as well as the sponsor for clinic related activities.
- Manage multiple concurrent trials
- Assist with mentoring and training study team members
- Maintain required records of study activity including study logs, case report forms, and / or regulatory forms
- Schedule volunteers for appointments, procedures and inpatient stays as required by study protocols
- Assess eligibility of potential volunteers through methods such as subject interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with Investigators and Research Associates
- Communicate with the Laboratory and / or Investigators regarding Lab procedures and / or findings
- Educate study volunteers on study procedures such as diary completion, electronic devices and expected outcomes in a profession and accountable manner following protocol requirements.
- Responsible for assuring training and documentation is completed for protocol amendments, ICFs, updated guidelines, etc.
- Communicate with Investigators on an ongoing basis regarding study progress, safety issues and other important information.
- Maintain contact with sponsors / CROs and respond in a timely manner as well as schedule / coordinate site visits.
- Professional communication and collaborative work ethics with CRAs at Site visits.
- Order and track supplies or devices necessary for study completion.
- Prepare study-related source documentation according to protocol and system guidelines and work with QA department collaboratively to make appropriate changes.
- Record adverse events and discuss with Investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
- Track enrollment status of volunteers and documentation in Clinical Conductor system.
- Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing volunteers, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms, etc.
- Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by sponsors, federal agencies or specially designated review groups
- Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens
- Adherent to safety and privacy regulations
- Key Responsibilities may vary depending on work location
Experience and Skills :
Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skillsMicrosoft Office Suite proficiencyWriting and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of medical terminology and conceptsProficient typing and data entry skillsStrong study documentation skills in compliance with ALCOA+ preferredFamiliarity with electronic case report form systems such as Medidata Rave, Inform, Trial Kit, etc. preferredAbility to work effectively with a teamAbility to manage small projects personally and work independentlyAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyTime management skillsOrganizational skillsDetail oriented with the ability to perform at a high level of accuracyDemonstrates strong critical thinking, problem solving skillsSelf-motivatedMust be results oriented, multi-tasking, quick learnerRespond to the urgent needs of the team and show a strong track record of meeting deadlinesSpecial Requirements :
Must be fluent in speaking and understanding Spanish and EnglishForeign Medical Graduate or Medical Assistant with extensive medical knowledge and trainingPhysical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feelAbility to lift and / or move up to 20 poundsEducation and Experience :
BS / BA in Life Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience Basic understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA)Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating clinical trials, including the activities listed abovePrevious nursing, medical assistant experience in a clinical setting a plusCCRC certification a plusDemonstrated relationship building, with strong verbal and written skills.Ability to successfully coordinate protocols with overlapping timelinesAbility to explain importance of GCP guidelines and their applicationAbility to train others on coordinating responsibilities and protocol adherenceAble to clearly explain and enforce clinical research participant safety requirements including ICF process, role of the IRB and adverse event reportingStrong interpersonal skills with attention to detail a mustProven ethical and professional codes of conductDemonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and with regulatory filing systems.The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.
Why JCCT?
JCCT has provided exceptional customer service to clients, volunteers, and vendors for the last 20 years. This team effort has resulted in our company getting recognized as one of the best clinical research sites in the United States.
We are actively growing through acquisition and organic growth and need high performing individuals to help support our continued success. Our clients come from all over the world to place a study at our research sites. We are proud of what we have accomplished and invite you to explore career opportunities with us. JCCT makes a promise to support, accept and respect you as an individual, in our family focused environment.
Our vision is to make a difference in our world to help improve the health and wellbeing of others through pharmaceutical research and the processes of drug development. Our impact is driven by genuine care, support and customer service provided to our employees, volunteers, and sponsors.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and the opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction, we encourage you to apply at JCCT. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unleash your potential and apply today!
EEO
JCCT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. We value diversity at our company, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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